Seldom am I this inspired in my work as a Los Angeles professional videographer as I was while recording amazing 12 year old Donovan Guiga’s performance with the San Fernando Valley Master Chorale’s presentation of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” this past week at the First United Methodist Church of Reseda’s Christmas celebration. In the clip below Donovan sings Silent Night as you’ve never heard it sung before.
I remember very clearly the first moment I heard his voice during the sound check prior to the show. Knowing how powerful singer’s voices can be I had young Donovan sing a few measures to set levels on the camera. I worked it out with the Chorale director and the church for a center aisle position to record from. I knew then and there that this was going to be a very special performance. Here’s the clip. Enjoy! (More about Donovan below the clip)
Kenneth Donovan Guiga is a 7th grader in school in Los Angeles, California. He loves music and has been developing his vocal technique with the National Children’s Chorus for the past 7 years. Donovan also loves acting, musical theatre and performs for different variety shows in Los Angeles, New York City, and London. Recent credits as a principle performer include Hem in LA Opera’s production of Noye’s Fludde, the role of Son in Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Captain Hook in the Peter Pan Musical, and Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid. He has also performed in Mahler’s 8th Symphony for Maestro Gustavo Dudamel with the LA Philharmonic. Despite the many hours he devotes to singing weekly, he also enjoys composing his own music and is studying the clarinet, piano, and drums. In addition to music Donovan also enjoys sports and is zealous about volleyball and snow skiing.
Upcoming scheduled performances include:
Footloose the Musical: January 22nd-29th 2016 in the lead role as Ren at George E. Gordon Clubhouse, El Segundo CA.
TAN DUN: heaven-earth-mankind Symphony 1997; March 13th 2016 at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown Los Angeles.
Professional Video Production by 24KT Sound & Video, South Bay, Los Angeles, CA. 310 547-4702. Theater and dance performances, recitals, shows, demo reels. Email: marc@24ktsound.com.